Livingstone, Zambia 🇿🇲
Nomad Score:
58%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$150.00
$800.00
$60.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$50.00
$150.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$30.00
$70.00
$10.00
|
Per day for mobile data and Wi-Fi |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$100.00
$300.00
$20.00
|
Per day for basic groceries |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$30.00
$100.00
$15.00
|
Per day for taxis and local transport |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$40.00
$250.00
$30.00
|
Per day for meals at restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$20.00
$100.00
$25.00
|
Per day for activities and tours |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$20.00
$200.00
$0.00
|
Not typically required for short stays |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
Visa fees may apply based on nationality |
| Total |
$440.00
$2,020.00
$160.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$300.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
💻 Coworking Space
$150.00
Prices may vary based on amenities and location.
per month
☕ Coffee
$2.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$2.00
Local beers are generally cheaper; imported beers may cost more.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$5.00
Typical meal at a local restaurant.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$6.50
Prices may vary by chain and location.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$2.00
Prices can fluctuate based on seasonality and availability.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$1.00
Standard loaf from local bakeries.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.20
Prices may vary slightly between brands.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$1.50
Prices can vary based on quality and brand.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$4.00
Prices may vary based on sourcing and market conditions.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$6.00
Local beef prices can fluctuate based on supply.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$10.00
Prices vary significantly based on origin and brand.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$1.50
Base fare for local taxis.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.50
Standard rate for distance traveled.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$25.00
Covers local bus services.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.20
Prices may vary slightly based on global oil prices.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$15.00
Basic plan with limited data.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$40.00
Prices may vary based on provider and package.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$30.00
Prices can vary based on facilities and location.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$5.00
Hourly rate for public courts.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$7.00
Standard ticket price for local cinemas.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$40.00
Prices vary based on brand and store.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$30.00
Prices can vary widely based on style and brand.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$60.00
Prices vary based on brand and quality.
per pair